This We Believe - Incarnation 3
by Pastor Nate on July 30th, 2025
God becoming a human being in the person of Jesus carries with it a simple and yet profound message for us today: God is with us. Read More
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Reflections from Churchwide Assembly
by Vicky Daub on July 30th, 2025
In May 2024, Vicky Daub was elected at the RMS Synod Assembly to serve as a Lay delegate at the National Assembly of the ELCA in Phoenix, Arizona this week. Vicky will be sharing devotional reflections from her time at the assembly.A few days after I return home, I will be having total right knee replacement surgery. As such, walking even a short distance is uncomfortable, even with a walker.Frien... Read More
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This We Believe - Incarnation 2
by Pastor Nate on July 29th, 2025
The message is clear – the church is the continuation of Christ’s work on earth. God became human in the person of Jesus and this incarnation continues through us. Read More
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This We Believe - Incarnation 1
by Pastor Nate on July 28th, 2025
The birth of Jesus is this amazing historic moment when God willingly chooses to take on our fragile human existence in a personal way. Read More
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Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
by Pastor Gary on July 27th, 2025
Today is the Seventh Sunday of PentecostWorship is an essential devotional practice. We encourage you to join in for worship at Bethany this weekend either in person or through our livestream. For an additional devotional reflection, listen to Pastor Gary's sermon from this Sunday two years ago.... Read More
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The Book of James - Faith in Action
by Pastor Nate on July 26th, 2025
James is a book that emphasizes the importance of action. Throughout the letter, James encourages Christians to not just hear about their faith, but to put it into action through acts of love and mercy Read More
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March
The Life was The Light of All PeopleWaiting PatientlyUnseenCreator God, I pray for the earth...God, I want to be better at...Holy Spirit, Help me UnderstandGod, Grant Me Patience WithThe Gospel of John - Guidance for LifeJesus Christ, Forgive Me ForThe Book of 1st Samuel - Trust During the BattlesGod of the Oppressed, protect those who are vulnerableEnduring Lord, I hope forPrince of Peace, Calm my Mind When...God, I wonder aboutThe Book of Hebrews - The Grand Story of SalvationBlessed Jesus, help me to let go ofHoly Jesus, we pray for your church
April
Preserving Lord, save me fromAwesome God, I am amazed byThe Joy of LentThe Book of 2nd Samuel - God's Redemptive PowerCompassionate God, I Weep ForThe Book of Acts - Being the ChurchPalm Sunday Spoken WordGenerous God, open my eyes to see...God, I needCursing the Fig Tree Spoken WordMaundy Thursday Spoken WordGood Friday Spoken WordThe Book of 1st Kings - Wisdom and DivisionHoly Saturday Spoken WordSing - Practice ResurrectionClean - Practice ResurrectionDo a Good Deed - Practice ResurrectionGrieve - Practice ResurrectionGive Thanks - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of Romans - The Saving Work of GodLive BoldlyPlant - Practice ResurrectionForgive Yourself - Practice ResurrectionCare for a friend - Practice Resurrection
May
Enjoy a Good Meal - Practice ResurrectionListen to Music - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of 2nd Kings - Hope in ExileWorship - Practice ResurrectionAppreciate Art - Practice ResurrectionLaughter HelpsDrink Water - Practice ResurrectionWatch a Sunset - Practice ResurrectionStretch - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of 1st Corinthians - Hope in the TurmoilThe Lord is My ShepherdBreathe - Practice ResurrectionRead - Practice ResurrectionCreate - Practice ResurrectionWalk or Run - Practice ResurrectionCall a Friend - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of 1st Chronicles - God's Presence in HistoryLove in ActionFor Aging GracefullyForgive - Practice ResurrectionLearn - Practice ResurrectionWash - Practice ResurrectionExplore - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of 2nd Corinthians - The Importance of ReconciliationGod Our ParentAdvocate - Practice ResurrectionLight a Candle - Practice ResurrectionTaste - Practice ResurrectionTake a Nap - Practice ResurrectionDonate - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of 2nd Chronicles - Consequences of Unfaithfulness
June